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Engaged in a number of initiatives in the local community, Allan serves on the board of the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop and Vancouver Asian Heritage Month Society. He has written for the Georgia Straight, Diverse Magazine, and Ricepaper. His fiction has appeared in anthologies, The Strangers and Eating Stories. He is one of the founders of LiterASIAN Writers Festival,the first Asian Canadian literary festival and is co-editor of the anthology, AlliterAsian: Celebrating Twenty Years of Ricepaper Magazine.

Opportunities

The Vancouver Asian Film Festival has launched its Canada 150/China Scriptwriting Competition, and the early bird deadline ends July 31! Got a script that you think resonates with Canadian and Chinese viewers? Enter to win a contract for CNH Management Ltd. to develop it and CAD $10,000!

Opportunities

The Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) from the Vancouver Asian Film Festival is back again for its 12th year! MAMM is a 10-day contest for emerging filmmakers to create short films. Enter while you still can!

Events

Eager to get involved in your community? Try volunteering for the Powell Street Festival Society! The 41st annual Powell Street Festival celebrates Japanese Canadian culture August 5 and 6 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm! Don't miss it!